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Self aligned diode fabrication method and self aligned laser diode

  • US 8,045,595 B2
  • Filed: 11/15/2006
  • Issued: 10/25/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A laser diode, comprising:

  • a laser diode epitaxial structure comprising a ridge with mesas on the sides of said ridge, said ridge having a top surface and side surfaces, said ridge comprising a metal p-contact and a protection layer on said p-contact;

    an insulating layer covering said side surfaces of said ridge; and

    a pad metal on said insulating layer and in electrical contact with said p-contact through said top surface of said ridge, said pad metal on said side surfaces of said ridge and insulated from said side surfaces of said ridge by said insulating layer.

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